Western Berks Fire Department

Wernersville, PA

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Welcome to Western Berks Fire Department

The Western Berks Fire Department is a combination fire department in Berks County Pennsylvania which serves the residents of Sinking Spring Borough, Wernersville Borough, South Heidelberg Township and Lower Heidelberg Township.  The department was organized and placed “in-service” on August 8, 2009, designated as Berks County Company 18, when the four legacy departments from four separate municipalities were consolidated into one comprehensive department.

Vehicle Fire in Lower Heidelberg Twp

 October 4, 2020

On Saturday October 3rd at 8:40pm the WBFD was dispatched to the area of Sweitzer Road and Harwood Lane in Lower Heidelberg Township for a vehicle fire.  As units went responding, they were advised of a single vehicle on fire in the area of the new home development on Sweitzer … [Read more...]

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Vehicle Accident in South Heidelberg Twp due to a Police Pursuit

 September 22, 2020

On Monday September 21st at 2:16pm, the WBFD was dispatched to the intersection of Krick Lane and Penn Ave in South Heidelberg Township for an accident with injuries.  Berks County Communications advised responding units that police units were on scene with a motor vehicle … [Read more...]

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Vehicle Accident Involving a MC in Sinking Spring Borough

 September 18, 2020

On Thursday September 17th around 3:15pm, the WBFD and mutual aid units were dispatched to the 3800 block of Penn Ave in Sinking Spring Borough for a motor vehicle accident with injuries.  Initial arriving units found an accident involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.  Crews from … [Read more...]

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Accident in Sinking Spring Borough

 September 16, 2020

On Monday September 14th shortly after 5pm the WBFD was dispatched to an accident with entrapment in the 100 block of Mull Ave in Sinking Spring Borough.  First arriving crews on Engine 18-2 found a single vehicle accident with one vehicle off the roadway after striking a pole. … [Read more...]

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WBFD Assists at Cumru Twp Structure Fire

 August 24, 2020

On Saturday August 22nd around 7:15pm the WBFD was dispatched to the 1800 block of Old Lancaster Pike in Cumru Township for a Structure Fire, assisting Cumru Township Fire Department.  Initial crews arrived on scene and had a residential home with smoke and flames from the … [Read more...]

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Today our crews have kept busy with four calls for service and a public service detail.

Early this morning the WBFD assisted the Western Berks Ambulance Association on two medical calls. At 1pm this afternoon we participated in the South Heidelberg Township Police Department’s Autism Awareness event at CW East Elementary School. Near the conclusion of the event WBFD units were dispatched to Sportsman Road and Penn Ave in South Hedielberg Township for a Motorcycle Fire. Later on in the day units responded to Sinking Spring Borough for an automatic fire alarm in the 600 block of Vester Place. #teamWBFD
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Today our crews have kept busy with four calls for service and a public service detail.  Early this morning the WBFD assisted the Western Berks Ambulance Association on two medical calls. At 1pm this afternoon we participated in the South Heidelberg Township Police Department’s Autism Awareness event at CW East Elementary School. Near the conclusion of the event WBFD units were dispatched to Sportsman Road and Penn Ave in South Hedielberg Township for a Motorcycle Fire. Later on in the day units responded to Sinking Spring Borough for an automatic fire alarm in the 600 block of Vester Place.  #teamWBFDImage attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment
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TYFYS BEST IN BERKS

Thank you for keeping us safe.

Great job

Thanks for coming out. Made my little guy’s day!

Thank you, WBFD for all you do!

EXCELLENT,!

TYFYS! 👍🧑‍🚒😁🔥

Awesome job guys 👍

Thank you for all you do!

Thank you for your service.

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Western Berks Fire Department

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Western Berks Fire Department

Tomorrow afternoon we’ll be taking part in the Autism Awareness event hosted by the South Heidelberg Township Police Department. Ladder 18 and Engine 18-1 will be on display along with our crews. Feel free to stop by and say hello! Personnel and equipment will also be on display from Western Berks Ambulance Association as well as SHTPD. The event is taking place outside on the grounds of Conrad Weiser East Elementary, we look forward to seeing everyone there! ... See MoreSee Less

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T-shirts are available online to support the event and cause. All proceeds go to Unending Promise. rockhoundapparel.squarespace.com/shautism

Western Berks Fire Department

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Earlier this evening the WBFD was dispatched to assist the Cumru Township Fire Department with a brush fire in the 000 block of Holly Lane in Cumru Township. ATV 18-3 and ATV 18-4 responded and WBFD crews assisted with controlling hot spots. WBFD units were on scene for approximately 45 minutes before being released. #teamWBFD ... See MoreSee Less

Earlier this evening the WBFD was dispatched to assist the Cumru Township Fire Department with a brush fire in the 000 block of Holly Lane in Cumru Township. ATV 18-3 and ATV 18-4 responded and WBFD crews assisted with controlling hot spots. WBFD units were on scene for approximately 45 minutes before being released. #teamWBFDImage attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment
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Wernersville, PA 19565

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